Craftsman 315.269211 Operator's Manual

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ROUTRNGYourrouteris a versatiletoolandcanbeusedformanydifferentapplications.Youmayroutgrooves,carvedesignsusinga template,carvedesignsbyfreehand,tapertameandchairlegs,mortisedoorjambs,or createjoints.ROUTINGGROOVESSeeFigure 16When routing across the face of boards, set router atdesired depth of cut, place the edge of router baseagainst workpiece, and turn on the router. Slowly feedthe cutter into the workpiece along desired line of cut._ WARNmNG: If desired depth of cut is greaterthan can be safely cut in one pass, make cuts intwo or more passes.When routing straight cuts across stock, clamp astraight edge to the workpiece to use as a guide.Position the straightedge parallel to the line of cut andoffset the distance between the cutting edge of thecutter and the edge of the router base. Hold the routerbase against the straightedge and rout the groove.When routing a groove wider than the diameter of thecutter, clamp a straightedge on both sides of thecutJines. Position both guides parallel to the desiredline of cut and spaced equal distances from thedesired edges of the groove. Rout along one guide;then, reverse direction and rout along the other guide.Clean out any remaining waste in the center of thegroove freehand.ROUTING BY FREEHANDSee Figure 17When used freehand, your router becomes a flexibleand versatile took This flexibility makes it possible toeasily rout signs, relief sculptures, etc.There are two basic techniques for freehand routing:[] Routing letters, grooves, and patterns into wood.[] Routing out the background, leaving the letters orpattern raised above the surface.When freehand routing, we suggest the following:[] Draw or layout the pattern on workpiece.[] Choose the appropriate cutter.NOTE: A core box or V-groove bit is often used forrouting letters and engraving objects. Straight bitsand bah mills are often used to make reliefcarvings. Veining bits are used to carve small,intricate details.\[]Fig. 16Rout the pattern in two or more passes. Make thefirst pass at 25% of the desired depth of cut. ThiswiJJprovide better control as well as being a guidefor the next pass.NOTE: Do not rout deeper than 1/8 in. per pass.,_ WARMNG: Do not use large router bits forfreehand routing. Use of large router bits whenfreehand routing could cause loss of control orcreate other hazardous conditions that couldcause possible serious personal injury. Whenusing a router tame, large router bits should beused for edging only. Do not use router bits thatare larger in diameter than the opening in routerbase for any purpose.IFig. 1716